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My initials finally arrived (only took about 2 months), which gave me a reason to check out the new 3-story Miu Miu mansion which opened yesterday on 57th. Gorgeous.

Today, I pinned them to my Comme Des Garçons wool blazer.

Good Night

It's almost 3AM. I am just getting home from some Friday evening debauchery.

I'm wearing a CDG Play cardigan, CDG x H&M tee, Ksubi Gee Gee jeans, and my favorite new shoes: my YSL Johnny boots.

BOYS

Derek. Me. J. Martin.

Overdue

Argh! So it's been nearly two months since I placed an order for my Miu Miu initials (they're a bit absurd but I love it), and 9 months for my Harmon Parka (for all my hardwork as a unpaid showroom intern).

Where are they??

SA Love

Got this little thank you note today from Michelle over at Balenciaga. I've never met an SA as helpful and kind as her. I love the shirt!

'PS1' Perfection

Aside from being very talented designers of clothes, the boys of Proenza Schouler are also good at creating one lust-worthy bag. The gem of their debut accessories collection is the elusive 'PS1' bag. It has already generated plenty of buzz and although not officially released to the masses, the bag has been spotted slung around the shoulders of Vanessa Traina and Mary-Kate Olsen. Like my Givenchy Nightingale, it isn't the least bit ostentatious. It's only natural for me to gravitate to a bag that is simple, understated, and timeless, and practical.

The PS1 appears in Barney's Holiday Mailer (retailing at $1995), which is only making me and everyone else who wants this bag very very anxious.

Black. Black. Black.

I don't feel like going to class today.

I'm wearing a CDG tee, Miharayasuhiro scarf/vest, Uniqlo jeans, and black oxfords from Zara.

2½" - YSL Johnny Boot

Yesterday my heart melted, pacing around at Saks in a pair of these.

2½".

My president is black!

"New" Fashion Japan

Old habits die hard.

So the Prada sample sale was a bust, that is, if you are a guy. The mens selection was rather miserable and was condensed down to just two racks. However, I ended up going home with a grey and black silk headband, $30 marked down from $185. Freshman year, it was all about lamé headbands from American Apparel. It was silly when I think about it now.

Glam

Glam realness courtesy of Dries Van Noten.

Bess for success

Oh so rad. Bess is about to blow up, these boots especially (almost every editorial in the latest i-D magazine had them featured). I suggest checking out the store next time you're strolling down Lafayette Street in SoHo. Lots of studs (on jeans, shoes, jackets), reworked vintage and rare vintage. And it ain't cheap either. In two words: lux punk. The studded combat boots are available at OAK and Bess.

For Zana

Dedicated to my bay-area mistress of style.

I'm wearing a Julius hoodie, scarf/vest by Miharayasuhiro, black Ksubi tee, and my Givenchy Nightingale.

Givenchy Nightingale

"It is a known fact that a woman do carry an evening bag at dinnertime." - from Paris is Burning

I couldn't have made a better choice. It's roomy, seductive and nondescript.

"It's not Fashion...it's Fasyon!"

A version of Bravo's hit TV series Project Runway finally premiered in my homeland. And who said Filipinos couldn't be fierce? Ahem.

OAK/ Orthodox/ Julian Red Party

Coach 'Winslow' Boots

Who knew Coach made such lovely pairs of boots. I've been searching for a pair for quite some time. The straps are great, the long zipper pull, the fact that they come up past my calf a bit. I never really made use of my employee discount either, nor have I used it to purchase something nice for myself, so I figured it was about time.

Look who just turned 20...

There's not a drop of teenager left in me. I've pretty much partied every night until today today, so taking it easy is a must (my brain says "no", but my heart says "go"). I appreciate all the love from my friends and family as always, which a perfect birthday is not complete without. All I need now is a Louvré cake from Payard and a little shopping to top it off. And I think I hear those Givenchy shoes calling...

You Belong.

Hercules and Love Affair never cease to amaze me. Nomi is so fierce!